When I have my interview, (deep breath, count to ten, no need to panic!!) next week they have asked me to take a selection of my work along. After a lot of thought I concluded that they would absolutely need to see sketchbooks if only to demonstrate that I actually know what a sketchbook is. I don't really do sketchbooks anymore, never having been confident of my drawing skills, these days I have 'sample' books with little bits of stitching, swatches, threads etc in and a pencil or paintbrush never gets near them. Sketchbooks however were an essential element of my studies during pre degreee and degree courses. How relieved am I that I haven't thrown these away or given them away. It was a possibility, I have these mad purging sessions where I just get rid of stuff, these could have been anywhere. Luckily I found them in my stash, along with a few others that are even less competent than these, so these are the ones I will take. The first three images are from about three years ago, a second year degree module, and, what a suprise...I am examining domestic cloth, lace, table linen, bedding.
The next two images are from 2002, my pre degree art and design foundation programme. As you can see I had an obsession with words back then too. This sketchbook was created in response to a non negotiable brief, I think it was decay, dereliction or something similar. Anyway, I think these two are a good contrast to present at interview. I am also going to take some wrapping cloths, some embroidered samples, some works on paper, also from my degree course, and I am not going to finish my hook and eye cloth so I can take that as a work in progress. What do you think? Any more suggestions?
I have started work on a small commission I received recently, this is more like it, this is me, I am really going to enjoy this and there is a story behind this piece which I will share with you when it is finished.
and more news, I have another, yes another interview the week after next, it's like buses, you wait forever then two come along at once!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and more news, I have another, yes another interview the week after next, it's like buses, you wait forever then two come along at once!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4 comments:
karen, you sketchbooks is great! i always think it is good to show an overview of who you are, and signs of development. i wish you luck and i am happy to hear that you are working closer to your heart.
Depending on who you are interviewing for, I think your skill and mastery of embroidery will be evident in the sketchbooks and the pieces and cannot fail to impress. I wish you all the very best, if this is going to be your future-but I hope you will carry on blogging if you find paid paid employment!
I found you today through "poppytalk".
I love embroidery and yours LOVELY!.
Good luck for the interviews, and I'll wait for a link here in your blog so we can read them.
Love those big stitched knots.
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